cooks240z Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Hi, all so here is the question that i hope to have answered and since I know that other hybrid-zer's have done this swap. I have a 89sx se running, a 82 p-79 zx engine/transmission and a 78 n47 engine/transmission-this one is currently in a 78 2+2 (no rear half of car). my main goal is street-ablity all the wok will be done by me and I am on a serious budget 2000-3000, and the reason that I need to replace the current motor is cylinder #4 is leaking oil and probably will not last that long. wiring and steel mod's are not an issue.hope to get some good responses. Thanks Brandon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 fast z Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Out of all of the motor choices out there, CA18 has got to be one of the worst in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZXT_bean Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Out of all of the motor choices out there, CA18 has got to be one of the worst in my opinion. you can get a rb20 swap for around 1100-1300 bux.. thats what id do.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Wait, I'm confused. Are you asking our opinions about swapping a L28ET or a CA18DET into a 240SX? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floorless240z Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 sr20det Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 fast z Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 For a Z car, it has to be above 2.4 liter in MY book. A four cylinder is NOT cool by me, but thats my opinion. A L28et, can have More HP with alot less trouble than any SR or CA, or RB20 for that matter. There are guys with stock motors, but bigger turbos, and correct fuel management, pushing 450 RWHP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZXT_bean Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 thats true.. i just like the idea of a dual cam motor.. i swapped in a l28et with a MS II setup.. still in the process of getting the mega squirt up and running.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pallnet Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 I say L28ET cause it's cheap, easy to work on, easy to find parts, easy to swap in, lots-O-power, it has the "WOW SOB!" factor and sometimes the "WTF?" factor, am I missing something? *Sometimes my fingers type what my mind thinks....* Just my .02 Good luck. pallnet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReefsRocket Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 wow ^ But id say neither (engines),but if i had to L28. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e_racer1999 Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Out of those choices, CA18 (because I'm in Cali and an L28 would not pass smog). But for the $$, build up the KA24(E?) and turbo it. Easy and smoggable if you ever leave the state Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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